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Neutron stars may be shrouded in axions

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Physicists have shown that extremely light particles known as axions may occur in large clouds around neutron stars. These axions could form an explanation for the elusive dark matter that cosmologists search for -- and moreover, they might not be too difficult to observe.

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Real-World Study Confirms RSV Vaccine's Protective Power for Seniors

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization.With U.S. vaccination rates falling, "I.

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Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.

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Some IUDs May Raise The Odds for Breast Cancer, But Overall Risk Remains Low

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, new research finds.In the study of 150,000 Danish women.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Merck antibody reduces RSV-related disease, hospitalizations in trial

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Detailed data from a Phase 2b/3 study of Merck’s treatment clesrovimab should support the company’s efforts to win approval by the 2025-2026 season.

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Real-World Study Confirms RSV Vaccine's, Arexvy and Abrysvo, Protective Power for Seniors

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization. With U.S. vaccination rates falling, "I.

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Texas AG Sues Dallas Doctor Over Transgender Care for Minors

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- A Dallas doctor has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly providing transgender care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.In the lawsuit filed Thursday, Paxton claimed that Dr. May Chi.

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PTC rebuffed again by EMA; Novartis licenses China-based biotech’s cancer drug

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

European regulators have for the fourth time issued a negative opinion on PTC's Translarna. Elsewhere, Amylyx read out data and Leqembi hit a roadblock in Australia.

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Global Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Common in Tap, Bottled Water

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- PFAS “forever chemicals” can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns.Ten specific PFAS chemicals were found in samples of bottled and tap water sourced from 15.

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Gilead withdraws Trodelvy in bladder cancer

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The antibody drug conjugate didn’t help patients live longer in a confirmatory trial, prompting a review of its conditional approval in that indication.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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A Cancer Diagnosis Takes Devastating Toll on Family Finances

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Ruined credit scores and big risks for bankruptcy: All part of the long-term financial fallout from the words "You have cancer," according to two new studies.“These are the first studies to provide numerical evidence of f.

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Upping the Migraine Intelligence Quotient: Real-world data sheds light on prevalence rates, providers and treatment variation

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Upping the Migraine Intelligence Quotient: Real-world data sheds light on prevalence rates, providers and treatment variation In the U.S., migraine patients spend an average of $9,000 more than those without the diagnosis. Prevalence estimates in the U.S. range between 12% to 16% of the population. Claims data can provide insights needed to further hone migraine treatment.

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An Ill Kitten in Nebraska Sparked Efforts to Stamp Out Rabies' Spread

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- The 2023 illness and death in Nebraska of a stray kitten infected with rabies set off a large-scale effort to discover how the feline became infected in the first place.That's because the strain of rabies the 6-week old.

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White paper: A patient-centric and inclusive approach to patient recruitment

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Improving health literacy for more equitable access to clinical trial research Low health literacy is a major concern in healthcare. Statistics show that nearly 88% of Americans struggle with health literacy , and this issue is not evenly distributed across the population. Older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, non-native English speakers, low-income individuals, and those with limited education are more likely to face challenges in this area, leading to worse health outcomes and heightened

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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Love Bread & Pasta? Humans' Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests.Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps begin breaking.

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CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with Caremark head

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The financially struggling healthcare giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

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Music Might Speed Your Recovery From Surgery

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Pop tunes, smooth jams and banging beats can help people more easily recover from surgery with fewer painkillers, a new review finds.Listening to music reduces the anxiety, pain and heart rate of patients waking up from.

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Family, Friends Crucial to Whether You Get Screened for Cancer

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Having close family and friends who care about their health makes women more likely to get regularly screened for cancer, a new study has found.Women are more likely to undergo regular cancer screening if they have a.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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Sports Concussion Outcomes Can Be Made Worse By Depression

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Depression can make it tougher for athletes to recover from a concussion, and vice versa, a new study finds.Student athletes who have both concussion and depression have significantly worse symptoms for both conditions.

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Fitness, Activity Boosts Kids' Mental Health, Too

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FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2024 -- Kids with good physical fitness are more likely to grow into teens with better mental health and brain function, a new study has found.Children who performed better at shuttle sprints scored better on cognitive tests as.

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